Archives for October 2016

January 23, 1956 – October 3, 2016 On Monday October 3rd, 2016 Frederick Peter Koorbatoff, amazing, loving husband, Dad, Deda, friend and neighbour left this earth to fish with the angels. Fred was born on January 23, 1956 in Nelson BC, to Pearl & Peter Koorbatoff of Glade BC. Fred moved with his family to… Continue Reading

October 19, 1934 – October 12, 2016 Elaine Claire Robinson slipped away on October 12th, holding her daughter Norma’s hand. She was born on October 19, 1934 in Trail, BC, the first of four children. When she was 12, the family moved to Murrayville. They returned to the Kootenays when Elaine was in high school… Continue Reading

February 25, 1936 – September 29, 2016 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Paul Gretchen. A gentle soul, and a kind generous, hardworking, family man. Paul was born in Waneta, BC February 25, 1936. He attended school only completing grade 4. In his teen years, he worked in the Okanagan, as… Continue Reading

February 7, 1959 – October 3, 2016 With deep regret we announce the passing of Alison Gray. Alison was born on February 7, 1959 in Johannesburg, South Africa and died on October 3, 2016 at the age of 57. She was predeceased by her father David Gray and her mother Joan Gray. Alison is… Continue Reading

Dale Elias Desabrais passed away peacefully in his home, on October 7, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was born in Kamsack, Saskatchewan. For 20 years Dale proudly owned and operated Kootenay Pawn and Tool Sales before his retirement last year. You can also find Dale’s name in the Canadian Arm Wrestling Hall of Fame,… Continue Reading